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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Ink Bottle, Prior to 1878
This design of ink bottle was commonly referred to as a ‘penny ink well’ because it was very inexpensive to produce. It is also known as a dwarf ink bottle. Pen and ink has been in use for hand writing from about the seventh century up until the mid-20th century up until around the mid-19th century a quill pen made from a bird’s feather was used. In the 1850s the steel point pen was invented and could be manufactured on machines in large quantities. In the 1880s a successful portable fountain pen was designed, giving a smooth flowing ink and ease of use replacing the quill or dip pen. History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got its name from "Loch Ard" a loch that lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curle & Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrellas, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen, and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead, and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the Loch Ard was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head-on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and Loch Ard's bow swung back towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold their position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as Lochard Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael a passenger had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke the open case of brandy that had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached Loch Ard Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost families in the disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce, and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the Lochard tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of Lochard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into Lochard Gorge. Cargo and artefact's have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artifact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register.This ink well is historically significant as it represents methods of hand written communication that were still common up until the mid-20th century, when fountain pens and ballpoint pens took over in popularity and convenience. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefact's from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefact's from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collection's objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history.Stoneware penny Ink bottle ironstone salt-glazed, stoneware cylindrical shape with small mouth and squat neck, broad shoulders brown colour, . with light coloured encrustation spots.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, penny ink well, writing equipment, domestic, stoneware, clay, ceramic, pottery, ink well, inkwell, ink bottle, dip pen, ink, hand writing, business, vintage, dwarf ink -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Girls Air League, 1950's
The Australian Air League was formed in 1934, in an era when Australian Aviators such as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Charles Ulm, Bert Hinkler, Sir Ross and Keith Smith and others were household names and heroes. The first Squadron was opened in Manly (NSW) and the Air League quickly spread throughout that state. In early 1939 the first Squadron was opened in Victoria and in 1944 the first Girls Section was formed. Today the Australian Air League is active in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and is still expandingBlack & White photo copy of original. 18 girls of varying ages between 8 and 18.phillip island girls air league, laurie west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.a) Grave stone of Eliza Coghlan b) Grave stone of Eliza Coghlan with Edith Jeffery standing beside. Eliza was born in West Heath, Ireland. She arrived in Australia on the immigrant ship "Thomas Arbuthnot". She came to Phillip Island as house-keeper to James Duffus and served for 40 years. She was often seen walking to Cowes, about five miles, carrying a heavy turkey. The main road to the cemetery was named in her honour. It has been claimed that Eliza with the oldest subject of Queen Victoria. She died in February 1910, at the age of 113.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
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Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-23: Joseph Richardson came to Australia in 1837 from Liverpool, England. Sarah Arbuckle and her two sisters arrived in 1850. Sarah and Joseph were married when gold was discovered in Victoria. They went to the diggings and had some success. Joseph bought land on Phillip Island when it was open to freehold selection in 1868. The family moved to Phillip Island shortly afterwards, to a house they built on a hill west of Cowes. They called their home "Everton" after a Liverpool suburb. The house still stands in Church Street, known as "Tallawalla". 466-24: The McIlwraith family came from Melton, Victoria to Heath Hill, Rhyll in 1869. They played an important part in the early history of Phillip Island. James was a foundation member of the Trust, John and Alan played their part in the local scene. John was President and Alan Secretary of the Cemetery Trust for many years.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
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Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-56: Alexander McLardy Sr. The descendants of Alex McLardy came to Phillip Island in the year 1886. A builder by trade, he built a great number of houses and buildings on the Island. He was also the founder of the Guesthouse "Glencoe". At 90 years of age he could still read well without the aid of glasses. He died in 1956 aged 95. Others buried in the double graves are: Robert Alexander died 1926 aged 10 months, Alexander Thomas died 1971 aged 76, Beatrice died 1966 aged 73, Donald Alexander died 1992 aged 64 and Claire Isobel died 1993 aged 61. 466-57: Walter Findlay. Walter's parents George and Mary, came to Australia in 1852. Walter was born in Sale circa 1883. He married Henrieta Kennon and they lived and farmed in Settlement Road, Cowes prior to their shop and residence being built in Warley Avenue, Cowes. The shop carried general merchandise and confectionery. The property was absorbed by Bass Coast Family Medicine on the west side of Warley Avenue. Henrieta died September 1965 aged 84. Walter died July 1965 aged 82.phillip island cemetery, alexander mclardy, walter findlay, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal string bags : nets and cordage, 1999
xv, 157 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Occasional papers, Anthropology and History ; To The Phillip Island and District Historical Society, With best wishes, Alan West, July 2001fibers, string craft, australia, rope, aboriginal australians, industries -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal string bags : nets and cordage, 1999
xv, 157 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Occasional papers, Anthropology and History ; Inscribed 'To Phillip Island & District Historical Society with best wishes from Alan West, January 2000'.fibers, string craft, australia, rope, aboriginal australians, industries -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, POAD, Doug et al, Contact : an Australian history, 1990
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Includes index.aboriginal australians, treatment, history, social conditions -
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Photograph, 11/1983
Former resident of Phillip Island. Arrived in Australia 1844. Buried at Bendigo in the Baptest Section E1 No. 20661, Quarry Hill, Bendigo, Victoria. Solomon West - 75 years.Colour photograph of the Gravestone for Solomon West - born Dec. 1835, died April 1910. Baptist Section at Bendigo Cemetery.solomon west, pioneer solomon west, w a mcleod -
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Book, MURDOCH, Sir Walter, Australian Citizen : an elementary account of civic rights and duties, 1912?
... Danielson, 32 Chetwynd St., West Melbourne, Victoria. Australian ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Labelled: Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest. Inscribed: L. Danielson Sect C., Frank Danielson, 32 Chetwynd St., West Melbourne, Victoria.league of nations, civics, australia, juvenile literature, law, politics, government, cleeland bequest -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Indicates a friendship at that timeQuinn CollectionA two-page three-sided, type-written letter on buff-coloured, lined paper (0373.a1-a2),written in Durban and dated 5/04/48 in a buff-coloured envelope (0373.b). Enclosed is a type-written letter on a single sheet of matching buff-coloured, lined paper (0373.c) also from Durban dated 27/03/48.0373a commences "Hullo Allan, ....." and concerns a debt owed to Allan by the writer. He also mentions the forthcoming Royal visit to Australia. It concludes with "....Happy Sailings, Wynn." 0373b is torn where the stamps would have been and what remains of the type-written address is "Utility Man ALLA., s.s. "Morgenster", c/o South African Marine Corporation Ltd. Pier 51, North River, NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A." There is a blue 'Par Avion' stuck diagonally across the lower left corner. 0373c is a type-written copy of a letter to Mr E. W. Coppack from the accountant of The Foreign Exchange Dept., Standard Bank of S.A. Ltd. West Street, Durban concerning the debt.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Journal, The Log: Volume 1, number 3, issue 213, 2018
THE LOG is a quarterly colour A5-size journal, typically of 72 pages. It includes illustrated articles of wide maritime and historical interest, together with comprehensive reports on recent shipping activities related to the Australasian region. non-fictionnautical association of australia inc., boats, professional associations, interest group, william gordon volum, naa -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Forage Cap, Australian Military Forces WW2
Cap issued to WO2 Leonard Charles CARROLL VX21885 of West Heidelberg, Vic., born in Manchester UK on 01 JAN 1907. An X-ray technician, he enlisted on 07 JUN 1940 at Caulfield, Vic. and served in the Middle East, Ceylon and Australia mainly with 2/4th Aust. General Hospital. Discharged 20 MAY 1947. (Ref: NAA: B883, VX21885) The ownership of this cap is clear and the service of this local ex-serviceman can be established. The usage of this cap is unknown as there is no evidence that it has been worn with any kind of cap badge.Khaki serge forage cap with two 12mm diameter AMF metal buttons. No cap badge. Cotton khaki lining. Cotton off-white label sewn to liningRegimental No. VX21885 NAME L.C.CARROLL Stamp E 9or F, broad arrow, S headgear -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Chaplain, captain and crew at the Mission, c.1915
Reverend Gurney Goldsmith accompanied by officers are standing on the terrace of the Siddeley Street Mission and looking towards the west of the Yarra River. In the background we can see the Huddard and Parker docks on The Australian Wharf.reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, siddeley street institute, officers, docks, australian wharf, yarra river -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Stone, Unknown
Donated by Alan West found in Northern TerritoryFlat light brown Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Stone, Unknown
... West australian aboriginal history aboriginal artifact stone ...Upper Grinding Stone donated by Alan WestLight coloured flat Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone -
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Boomerang, Unknown
... West Queensland & Nth Central Australia, Australia ...Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang -
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Photograph, 3/10/1920
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking north along Thompson Avenue from Chapel Street. HMAS Australia shown in the distant between Cowes and Sandy Point. Part of Cowes Garage also depicted.local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, boats, thompson avenue - hmas australia - cowes garage, black & white photograph, cowes, thompson avenue, shipping, hmas australia, cowes garage, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, 3/10/1920
... John Jenner Bryant West Close Photograph of HMAS Australia ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandClose Photograph of HMAS Australia in Western Port taken from off the starboard bow.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, shipping, - western port - hmas australia, black & white photograph, hmas australia, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, 1940's
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island. Photograph showing The "Alacrity" after being purchased by the American Navy on her way up the Australian Coast in 1941. She was blown up by the Japanese a few weeks later.Photograph of the Ketch "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War IIlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, the ketch "alacrity", shipping, ketch alacrity, world war ii service, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Portrait of Dr L. L. Smith seated at table with pen in hand painted by Henry Sadd. Dr Louis Smith was born in London and died in East Melbourne. 15/5/1830 to 8/7/1910. He was a Medical Practioner and Politician. He migrated to Australia as ship's surgeon on the Oriental arriving in Melbourne 11th December 1852.local history, photography, photographs, dr l l smith, black & white photograph, doctors, phillip island, early associates, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, Bryant West
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Seal colony on rocky coastal platform.local history, photography, photographs, seals, seal rocks, australian fur seals, wildlife - seals, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, Bryant West Bird Album, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour photograph, four black swan cygnets in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black swans, cygnets, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Black Shouldered Kite perched on branch. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black shouldered kite -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph -two young and eggs of Eastern Swamp Hen in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, eastern swamp hen, eastern swamp hen young, birds eggs -
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Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - three newly hatched Spur Winged Plovers and egg in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, spur winged plover hatchlings, birds eggs -
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Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - three Little Pied Cormorant Nestlings in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, pied cormorant nestlings -
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Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - four eggs and newly hatched Little Grebe in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, little grebe hatchling, birds eggs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest of Grebe eggs covered by parent before leaving nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, little grebe, birds eggs -
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Photograph, Birds of Phillip Island, pre 1970
One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian Birdscolour Photograph - two young Royal Spoon Bills in nest - Rhyll Swamp. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, royal spoonbills, rhyll swamp, phillip island